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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1892

Page

2

Political slate and reaction to Buffalo strike mention

The text lists officers and alternates for a slate, including Whit​elaw Reid as Vice President and Joslah Allen as Clerk of the Supreme Court, with alternate electors and delegates named. It contrasts Democratic press commentary on the Buffalo switchmen’s strike and the McKinley bill with a call to seize the moment for perceived political ends.

Supreme Court Joslah B. Allen Athens Buffalo Homestead

British Parliament votes down Salisbury regime

The vote of no confidence, by a majority of forty, toppled the Tory government. The Grand Old Map will become English Premier, and Parliament will move to legislate for Irish relief.

Salisbury

Passage of Hon John G Warwik Ends Long Career

Obituary notes the death of Hon John G Warwik, a partisan figure and longtime congressman. It highlights his money making, willpower, and role as chairman of the committee on public printing, while criticizing his fitness and preparation for duties.

John G Warwick Congress

American Tourists in Europe Spend Millions for Gold

The article estimates 150,000 Americans abroad with 75,000 residents or year tourists and 75,000 season tourists. It calculates daily costs at 7.65 dollars per person, totaling 562,500 dollars daily and 3,937,500 weekly. Over a 14 week season from April 1 to August 1 expenditures reach 87,037,500 dollars, explaining Europe’s gold demand as American letters of credit are paid in gold.

Europe

Wasson Circle Counters Editorial with Wary Sarcasm

A Democratic County Treasurer Rezi In B Wasson responds to a Wayne County Democratic editorial by issuing a circular paper. He argues his case clearly while inviting readers to interpret his sharper words and warn subjects about implied attacks.

ReziIn B. Wasson Wayne County Democrat Mr. Wasson Wasson

Divorces Granted in Extreme Cruelty Case Shoup Loses

The court denied plaintiff Shoup and granted Mrs. Shoup a divorce on extreme cruelty, awarding her the household effects, 2000 alimony payable in two installments, and 100 annually for child support. Custody awarded to Mrs. Shoup. costs taxed to Shoup. Three weeks of trial with over a hundred witnesses noted by the Delaware Herald editorial.

Shoup Walter Gill Delaware Herat Delaware Herald Delaware

Alabama Tug of War Over Election Fraud Claims

A private letter from a financier notes Alabama counties on the edge of civil strife over Kolb versus Jones. The letter says Kolb leads by 19 000 to 40 000 while Jones claims about 10 000 and seeks a compromise, accusing fraud in the election.

Alabama Kolb Jones

Editorialist Ballard Smith Resigns From New York World

The piece notes Ballard Smith the managing editor of the New York World resigns over disagreement with using the paper to manufacture false capital from the Homestead riots. It contrasts his truthfulness with party campaigning and mocks a suggested replacement.

Ballard Smith New York World Louisville Oats Wooster

Uterine Catholicon advertised by Dr Marchisi

Amelia Box writes that she was near death from womb illness and credits Dr Marchisi’s Uterine Catholicon and Cleansing Wash with restoring her health. She reports weight gain, restored appetite, and asks readers to send their addresses to receive two free bottles to prove the claim.

Willing to Count the Negro Vote in Alabama Politics

The piece argues Alabama politics are unsettled as Kolb challenges Gov Jones in a race shaped by alleged ballot box stuffing and suppression of Black voters. It warns that the Democratic coalition uses Negro votes to mask white majorities, predicting further exposure of corrupt practices and Republican disenfranchisement.

Alabama Gov Jones White Alliance Kolb Gov. Jones South Jones Burbon Clan Republican Alliance Jones Returning Boards Solid South Democratic Party

Record on Congress spends and profligate lords of great pretensions

The fifty first Congress appropriated 462 million dollars in its first session and the fifty second, with a 146 majority for Democrats, 510 million dollars. Critics warn of profligate expenditure and regard the Treasury as a public crib.

Congress United States Treasury

Mrs Solliday Dies in Neoga Ill After Illness

Mrs Nots Solliday wife of Mr Page Solliday formerly of Springville near this county died several days ago at Neoga Illinois from consumption. Mrs Solliday was sister to the Springville postmaster Mr Leboe.

Nots Solliday Page Solliday Springville Neoga

Plymouth man returns from Fredericksburg after funeral

Mr J Rhodes of Plymouth Ohne called at the Republican office after attending the funeral of his niece Mrs Clara Marquis wife of Rev R Marquis in Fredericksburg. He has been a Republican reader and subscriber for 35 years.

J Rhodes Plymouth Ohne Republican Fredericksburg Clara Marquis R Marquis Rhodes

Ballot to Feature Twenty Three Presidential Electors and State Officers

Ohio will present a large ballot at the November election listing twenty three presidential electors and four party nominees for state officers, plus candidates for Circuit Court Judge, Congress, and county offices. Voters may confuse votes, especially where reactions are difficult.

Ohio Congress

Buffalo Switchmen's Strike Warns of Wider Railway Turmoil

A switchmen's strike in Buffalo threatens a broad controversy and could hurt national commerce. It is limited to two railways for now, but signs point to wider spread unless restraint occurs as labor unrest escalates.

Buffalo

Reunion of the Heeleyites at Cuyahoga Falls August 21

Reunion of the Heeleyites to be held at Cuyahoga Falls begins August 21. An Orrville agent of the C A & O R will sell excursion tickets to Cuyahoga Falls and return for 31.25 valid four days after sale. Cuyahoga Falls prepares to entertain 5000 visitors.

Cuyahoga Falls Orrville

Weather crop bulletin Ohio patchy conditions and yields

The Ohio Weather and Crop Service reports in all sections rainfall, temperature and sunshine varied. Northern shows hot and dry first half with later showers. wheat poor, oats fair, corn late but improving. potatoes, clover seed and tobacco face pests. Southern and Middle sections describe general rain benefiting crops but delaying threshing, with mixed wheat and corn yields and continued issues with potatoes, grapes, and grasshoppers.

Protection and the Labor Wages Debate in Steel Mills

An article argues that protection raises Pennsylvania mill wages versus English pay, citing Iron Age figures. It contrasts roller and furnace roles with English equivalents, challenging free trade claims and quoting a Democrat committee chair on high wages.

Homestead Amalgamated Association Protection Pennsylvania England the Tribune Oatner Democrat Conggoanlop Investigation Committees Frick

Aaer’s Pills Safer Travel Remedy Promoted

A brief travel notice touts Aaer’s Pills as convenient and effective for costiveness indigestion and sick headaches. The remedy is pitched as safe for any climate and suitable for land or sea journeys.

Catarrh described as mucous membrane inflammation

The article defines catarrh as inflammation of the nasal and bronchial mucous membranes with mucus drawn into the lungs. It lists symptoms like violent sneezing headache and nose and eye discharge. It then promotes Elder Flower Dream cream as a cure manufactured by D W Stem Savannah and urges asking a druggist for it.

D. W. Stem Savannah

Pension Information Notice For War Veterans Families

Names and postoffice addresses of honorably discharged soldiers not receiving full pension or any pension and of widows children or dependents not receiving full pension. Also heirs lacking full pay and bounty. New laws allow payment of previously rejected claims. No charge. Send to Pension Attorney in care of Wooster Republican.

Wooster

Wooster Knights Templar Journal From Denver to Wooster

A Wooster correspondent chronicles a long Knights Templar journey by train to Denver. He describes weather, sights on the plains, hard travel, limited meals, and humorous misadventures, noting humor and fellowship amid delays as the party nears Wooster.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad from toledo firm

Franks Cheney sworn oath promises one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The firm J Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio endorses the remedy. Notary A W Gleason notes the December date and the advertisement urges readers to send for testimonials and buy from local druggists.

City OF Toledo Lucab Cheney F J Cheney & Co Toledo Hall Frank J Cheney A. W Gleason Notary Publie Hall

Low Rate Excursions Pass To Various Meetings

Excursion fares on the certificate plan offered for attendees of meetings including the Order Birth Abraham Grand Lodge Convention August 26 to September 2 Brotherhood of St Andrew Boston September 29 to October 2 1892 American Street Railway Association Annual Meeting Cleveland October 19 to 21 1892 Friends First Day School Purcellville Virginia August 13 to 20 1892 For information contact H B Dunniam GP A Yolambus 0.

Brrth

Fertilizer Makers Promote Pure Raw Bone Goods

Canton Ohio fertilizers offer Pure Raw Bone Meat Superior Bone and Meat Dissolved Bone and Peerless Bone with a money back guarantee for purity. Manufactured from pure raw bone at Canton and sold from Wooster mill or Cedar Valley elevator with 200 tons on hand plus more coming.

Canton Wooster Cedar Valley Overholt & Co

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Sold in Wooster

A claimed quick remedy titled Mystic Cure promises radical relief from rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It asserts it removes the cause and the disease vanishes, with a first dose offering immediate benefit. Priced 75 cents, sold by Lap bach & Boyd druggists in Wooster.

Lapbach & Boyd, Druggists Wooster

Progress Brethren Elder to Attend National Convention

Elder P J Brown will travel to Spring Fountain Park near Warsaw Indiana for the National Convention of the Progressive Brethren church. He will read on Inter-congregational Relations and be a leading convention worker. The town notes a saloon burglary tied to repeated break-ins and a severe cyclone causing farm and fence damage nearby.

P. J. Brown Spring Fountain Park Warsaw Ind Progressive Brethren Church Elder Brown Riley Howey Mr. Howey Heny Yocum Martinj Campbell Wooster Wm. F McKee Josiah Swinehart Swinehart Mr NS Mia K Road John Fetters

Local visitors and town events highlight week

Mrs Schultz of Massillon visits in town while Mrs Howard of Norwalk stays with friends. Ina Roebuck works at Jobo Luginbubla store as ground breaks for a new Reabytarian parsonage. A Columbus excursion drew many locals. Prof McGlewen calls on Cresta friends. Mrs Java and daughter return from Mt. Fatou trip. A festival will aid the parsonage.

Mra Borge Schultz Massillon Aliss Clara Miller AD Howard Norwalk Ina Roebuck Jobo Luginbubla Colombus McGlewen Cresta Mt Fatou Rertrude Pope Laneside

Timberland Purchase and Local News From Orrville Area

Charles Viander buys seventeen acres of timberland from Joseph Rase and plans work soon. Orrville to Columbus excursion draws Marshallville fans, over a hundred attended. Ezra Keck of Dubuque visits parents David Keck. Prof Keck returns from Europe after vocal study with Paghardini in London. plans Milan course. Maggie Evans of Barverton visits town. Nesie Etling visits Massafon area. Charles Hershey arrested for stealing a rifle, released as witness failed to appear. possible false imprisonment suit. Evanglical Church services postponed, Keck leads song service.

Charles Viander Joseph Rase Orrville Columbus Marshallvill Rof Ezra Keck Dubuque David Keck Prof Keck Titu Pag- Hardini Western Music College London Europe

West Salem Visitors Share News and Local Farewell

West Salem notes report Mra T. J. Carmack and son of Cleveland visiting Elena Felger’s family and Lena McKibben of Viburg as guests. Lena Harrington of Cleveland visits town, and Toledo guests B Wannamaker and A Green travel from Toledo by Mansveld. An eight month old son of St Franks died of cholera infantum. funeral held at home. Rev E T Hagerman led services. An excursion to Brady's Lake drew many, with 340 tickets sold. Sabbath schools well represented despite bad morning.

Mra T. J. Carmack Cleveland Joseph Felger Lena McKibben Viburg Minnie Fush Lena Harrington B. Wannamaker A. Green Toledo Winsalen Anna Armstrong Wadsworth St. Franks E. T Hagerman Brady's Lake Aureoitadag

Methodist Sabbath School festival draws large crowd

The festival on Saturday evening hosted by the Methodist Sabbath School attracted many attendees. Music was provided by the Maysville Cornet Band and by Andy Miller and Henry Wehrley from Wooster. Lodwick of Wooster plans to relocate to lead a local school. Flickinger of Hindleyville moved to Dr. Buchanan’s farm near Mooland. Mrs Irvin Pool of Williams County visits her sister Mrs Correll. Mrs Snyder improves. John Metzler and Chaney Sutler join Kansas City excursion on the 19th. Howard Taylor from Barberton visits and is happy with his new home. Claiae Brandon of Pittsburgh visits family here.

Knights Templar Wooster Commandery Denver Weatery Plains Wooster Knights Chicago Kansas City Sparsley Colorado Wooster Kansas Plains Colorado Desert Amenean Devert Sir Knights Hugo Simon Oscar Foss Maysville Andy Miller Henry Wehrley S. Ma. Lodwick Flickinger Hindleyville Buchanan Mooland Irvin Pool Wiliams County Jos Correll Joseph Snyder John Metzler Chaney Sutler Howard Taylor Barberton Howard Claiae Brandon Pittsburgh

Visit of Rev James Boyd and local notes in Woostar area

Rev James Boyd from North Dakota was a guest of the Moore family and preached at the Presbyterian church last Sabbath. Prof Lowden moved his goods and will continue work elsewhere. Several teachers attended the Institute in Woostar. Miss Wheatley of Idaho visits local friends, guest of the MeO. Foster McCay plans an excursion to Kansas. Some citizens organize a band.

James Boyd North Dakota Ev. Moore Lowden Woostar Migs Wheatly Idaho Foster McCay Kansas Qny

Pennsylvania Lines Sale For Brethren Conference

Tickets to Warsaw Ltd via Pennsylvania Lines at one fare for round trip August 20 to 26 for the Brethren Church National Conference in Spring Fountain Park. Valid only on sale date and usable for return until September 2.

Warsaw, Ltd Pennsylvania Brethren Church National Conference Spring Fountain Park

Enjoyable Washington Trip via Pennsylvania Short Lines

Advertises low cost round trip excursions to Washington for G A R Encampment and Baltimore with side trip to Gettysburg. Fast through trains with Pullman cars depart from Indiana Ohio and Western Pennsylvania stations. trips run Sept 13 through Sept 30 with return by Oct 1. tickets available through local agents or F Van Jusen. Also includes a testimonial letter praising a patent remedy.

National Capital Baltimore Quth Washington Instoric Gettysburg Arlor Indiana Osa Pennsylvania

Pure bone fertilizers offered by Overholt & Co of Wooster

Advertiser Overholt & Co of Wooster Ohio promotes pure bone fertilizers with no adulterations. The notice also mentions Jos RK Overholt Cedar Valley as a supplier source.

Overholt & Co Wooster, O Jos Cedar Valley

Swayne's Ointment for Piles Offered by Mail

Advertises Swayne's Ointment from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia as a treatment for piles. Claims intense itching and pain at night, with bleeding and ulceration, and asserts the ointment stops itching, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases. Priced at 50 cents, available at druggists or by mail.

Swane Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia

Low Excursion Rates To West For Knights of Pythias Meet

Low round trip rates offered for Knights of Pythias conclave with travel on Aug 1 2 1 22 and return valid through September 1st. Tickets available at Pennsylvania Lines agents with similar Chicago rates on same dates. Additional travel details and stops listed for Haysville Ashland Ohio and Coxe.

Knights of Pythias Chicago

Wool ford's Sanitary Lotion Promises Quick Cure for Animals

Advertised remedy claims to cure humans, horses, and all animals in three minutes. Marketed by Laubach & Loyd of Vrug gist, Wooster, Qiyrl. Product touted as a sure fail safe solution for pet and livestock care.

Woolford Laubach & Loyd Vruggist, Wooster, Qiyrl

Archbishop Ireland Discusses Religion in Public Schools

In an interview Rev H L Morey and Archbishop Ireland debate religious presence in public institutions. Morey claims government wheels are godless and Catholic teaching should enter schools, while Ireland cites Protestant protests and legal limits, with both sides seeking a compromise.

Morey

Question of Eligibility of Allison and McCreary on the Monetary Conference

The article questions whether Senators Allison Iowa and Jones Nevada and Representative McCreary Kentucky may serve on the international monetary conference, citing constitutional limits and uncertainty if such a commission falls under the law. The attorney general may be asked to decide the issue.

United States International Monetary Conference

Woman’s Grain Pipe Idea by Mrs Beanley

Mrs N E Beanley of this city claims a grain pipe line to move smoull grain through pipes from Chicago to the Atlantic coast. The system uses inflated shafts and a continuous grain stream to push kernels upward. power stations would be twenty five miles apart. A working model is to be built in Chicago this fall with an estimated cost of 20,000,600 for a line from Buffalo to the coast.

Cricaan N. E Beanley Beagles Chicago Hanr Briel Roestimated Buiffalo

Presbyterian Communicants Take Acid At Church In Amenca Duchess County

A nervous Sunday morning scene at a Presbyterian church in Amenca Duchess County when the pastor mistook a bottle of acid for wine and served it to about twenty communicants. Ezra Weston detected the error and alarms were raised. several parishioners experienced illness and were treated, while pastors and physicians attended.

Freight Wreck Crashes on Bridge Near Logan Ohio

A northbound fre ight train on the Hocking Valley and Toledo road fell through a bridge near Logan as timbers gave way. Engineer Uriah Brown and two crew members were badly hurt and taken to Logan. A wrecking train was sent to the scene.

Columusus Hocking Valley Toledor Logan Uriah Brown Walter Harris Fred Morehead Fineman

Fire destroys Brown barn in ongoing dispute with insurer

In Findlay Ohio near McComb an incendiary blaze yesterday wiped out Frank Brown’s barn and its wheat corn hay and threshing machine and horses amid a two month legal battle with Connecticut Mutual Insurance Co. Brown has resisted court seizure and defied officers repeatedly. The fire raises concerns of potential bloodshed as he remains out on bail for contempt.

Field Declared Election Sure by Farmers Alliance Leader

Dr W McCune, chairman of the Farmers Alliance executive board, says Field’s election is practically assured if the president is chosen by the House and the Senate then selects the vice president from the top three vote receivers. He cites constitutional hurdles and predicts Field would win over Stevenson.

Washington W McCune Farmers’ Alliance Weaver Alliance Field McCune House Cleveland Senate Law State M Cleveland Reid Stevenson People's Party Republica Democrats Peoples Party People’s Party Alban Lancks National Farmers Alliace and Idustrial Union Jel Simpson Kansas Peck Wisconsin

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